What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Site Supervisor (commercial) position at Vaco by Highspring?
Client: Commercial Construction
Title: Construction Site Supervisor
Salary: $110,000-$125,000
Location: Allentown PA/ Easton, PA (Being able to travel between the 2 locations and also Red Bank, NJ
Fully Onsite
***Must have commercial construction experience, with both renovation and ground up construction projects
The Site Supervisor is responsible for managing daily construction activities on-site, ensuring all work is completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulations. This role serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating with Operations Management and subcontractors while proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Accountability- Lead with a solutions-focused mindset and set clear expectations for quality, safety, and performance
- Hold crews and subcontractors accountable for work standards and conduct
- Coordinate site logistics including manpower, access, deliveries, and workflow
- Ensure all scope, sequencing, or method changes are reviewed and approved before execution
- De-escalate conflicts and maintain a professional job site environment
- Oversee daily operations across one or more job sites
- Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times
- Maintain clean, organized, and secure job sites
- Ensure proper use of PPE and control site access
- Verify all work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Maintain clear, timely communication with Operations Management and stakeholders
- Provide updates on progress, delays, inspections, and issues in real time
- Escalate risks or concerns immediately
- Develop and manage 4-6 week lookahead schedules
- Submit weekly schedules by Friday for the upcoming week
- Track progress and proactively address delays
- Anticipate risks related to weather, materials, inspections, and logistics
- Ensure proper utility mark-outs and pre-construction documentation (photos/videos)
- Provide daily reports with photos and detailed updates
- Track permits, inspections, and project closeout items
- Complete incident reports within 24 hours
- Ensure all materials and expenses are approved prior to use
- Maintain company vehicles in safe, clean working condition
- 8 years of experience as a Site Superintendent or Project Manager in commercial construction
- Experience with ground-up and renovation projects
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, building codes, and OSHA standards
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings across all disciplines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction documentation tools
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- OSHA 30 certification required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work in various weather and site conditions
- Capable of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in noisy, dusty, or extreme temperature environments with PPE
- Willingness to travel between job sites and respond to issues outside standard hours
- Adherence to safety policies, including no phone use while driving and no substance use on job sites
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000